Batman Baby

There is no denying this girl has a big brother and I think it's the sweetest thing ever.

She loves changing her clothes numerous times a day. She loves wearing her Batman or Robin costume over her latest wardrobe change.

She loves playing with her dolls and has endearingly named them either "Batman baby" or "Robin baby" depending on the costume that she has chosen for the day.

She is often "Batman Mama" and I am...I'm embarrassed to say...."Batman Grandma". Yep, I'm already a grandma, or at least in training. A good 20+ year training program apparently :).

Loving Lightroom

My friend gave me some presets on Lightroom. I'm in love! Yes, in love with Lightroom (photo editting software), my friend's presets and of course the subject of these photos! Which edit do you like best?

Sever's Corn Maze

Sever's Corn Maze. The kids had a blast!

Overall, here is my review of Severs. Tons of fun stuff to do, you could literally be there all day. The main disappointing thing is that you pay a heft amount to get in and then once inside many of the activities are still extra (face painting, pony rides, pumpkin launcher, camel rides, hayride, gigantic slide...). There are a good number of activities included in the price, but I just wish it were all included in the entry fee!

Gigantic Bouncy Pillow was new this year and was definitely a hit.

Emma Krumbees

Emma Krumbee's with Melissa and Marie. This is becoming a tradition!

Take a look at us last year.

This boy is on the move. He's taking his sweet time mixing walking and crawling. It will be fun to see when he officially stops crawling!

Little Snugglers

When my husband snapped this picture before he left for work, I had no idea how adorable the site was until I glanced down to find out why in the world he was taking a picture of me before 5:00 in the morning. It wasn't at all about me, but rather the little snugglers on the floor. How precious! So glad he got a picture of this!

Yes, we have a toddler mattress on the floor in our room for two reasons, 1) my nanny girls naps there 2) then if a kid needs company at night, they have and place where they are welcome that is close to us, but not in bed with us!

Sponsels Minnesota Harvest

Sponsel's Minnesota Harvest Orchard.
We had an amazing day. I love fall. I love scarves. I love boots. I love apple picking. I love vests. I love tights. I love being outside and not sweating. Fall literally makes me giddy.
We had an amazing day.

That being said, if you're looking for an amazing orchard, Sponsel's would not be my recommendation. That being said, they were closed last year, were reopend by new owners this year and is my understanding they're still trying to figure this whole thing out. We went on a weekday and the only thing we could do was ride the tractor to pick apples. No animals (pony rides by charge on weekends), no corn pit, no corn maze ($5 per person age 2+ on weekends), no hay bales. That didn't stop us! We had a blast!

We ate apples.
Our favorites this year are Chestnut crab apples. They are really tiny so if a kid takes a few bits and is done, you don't feel like it's a huge waste).

We raced amongst the apple trees.

We ate more apples.

We enjoyed time with precious friends.

And we photographed our brood.

1st day of preschool!

Emmett's First day of preschool!

We're all loaded and ready to go!

The kids really miss him for the 1.5 hours that we're actually home without him, but it's also a nice dynamic change for the little ones.

Carwash

The Carwash.

Raceway Park

Tonight we went to the races!